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In/at
Is it true that we use 'in' only before very large cities for example 'I live in London' and 'at' only before the names of towns or even villages?
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There is no rigid rule for this, especially when coupled with 'live'. Live is often coupled with 'in'. Yes, 'in' is almost always used with cities.
- There is no rigid rule for this, especially when coupled with 'live'.
- Live is often coupled with 'in'.
- Yes, 'in' is almost always used with cities.
- With small towns, suburbs etc.
- you can use either, but 'in' is still probably more common.
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There is no rigid rule for this, especially when coupled with 'live'.
Live is often coupled with 'in'. Yes, 'in' is almost always used with cities. With small towns, suburbs etc. you can use either, but 'in' is still probably more common.
For example,
I live in Albert Village but I caught the bus at Victoria Village to go see my friend George at/in Elizabeth Town. He used to live a
Live is often coupled with 'in'. Yes, 'in' is almost always used with cities. With small towns, suburbs etc. you can use either, but 'in' is still probably more common.
For example,
I live in Albert Village but I caught the bus at Victoria Village to go see my friend George at/in Elizabeth Town. He used to live a
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" at " gives a sense of the particular spot you are in. So it normally is used to refer to a smaller place
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Yes, smaller places such as shops, sports fields, intersections etc.
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